Mark Duggan death: Hundreds gather for Tottenham vigil

Up to 500 people have attended a vigil for Mark Duggan outside Tottenham police station.

On Wednesday, a jury concluded the 29-year-old was lawfully killed when he was shot dead by police in August 2011, sparking riots in many English cities.

The gathering was used to protest against deaths in police custody. His family had called for it to be a peaceful event to remember Mr Duggan.

A minute's silence ended with chants of "No justice, no peace".

Outside Tottenham Police Station

By Sarah BellBBC News

The vigil for Mark Duggan opened with a minute's silence led by his family - including his small children - from the steps of Tottenham police station.

Up to 500 people gathered for the event, many holding placards declaring "Justice for Mark Duggan". They mostly listened attentively as his family and supporters vowed to continue their fight - interspersed with regular supportive chants of "No justice, no peace".

The event was also a wider protest against police, with speeches from families of people who died after being in contact with officers. The crowd responded to their stories with cries of, "Who are the murderers? Police are the murderers".

The police themselves maintained a low-key but visible presence, with senior officers listening on from within the crowd.

The Rev Nims Obunge, who conducted Mr Duggan's funeral, closed the vigil by calling for peace in the community, before his family released doves into the freezing skies.

Mark Duggan's aunt, Carole Duggan, who said before the event she wanted "no more violence", addressed the crowd from the steps of the police station.

She said: "We have to remember Mark is not the first person to die at the hands of the police.